Physician Assistant - Beyond Real World Experience - Serve

 

As a District of Columbia National Health Professional, you will benefit from the wide range of medical challenges presented by our diverse missions. You will learn military medicine and expand your horizons. You may find yourself in the middle of the action during a natural disaster, civil emergency, or homeland crisis – where your skills are critical and your character can make all the difference. You’ll have the satisfaction of helping your community and country when they need you most.

Serve your country. Save lives. Earn money.

A wounded Soldier in Afghanistan needs stitches in his leg. A child in Guatemala is hungry and needs food. A friend in Kansas needs treatment for a head injury.

Medical professionals in the District of Columbia National Guard don't just serve Soldiers—they serve civilians worldwide.

As a District of Columbia National Guard medic, you'll learn groundbreaking treatments. You'll use state-of-the-art equipment and technology. You'll serve in situations most medical professionals only read about.

The District of Columbia National Guard’s financial programs place medical school within your reach. You could earn up to $50,000 in loan repayment and $75,000 in bonuses.

Fulfill your dream of becoming a doctor, nurse or other medical specialist. If you're already a medical professional, come use your expertise for this exceptional cause.

Have questions about District of Columbia National Guard’s Medical Professionals?

What will my rank be?

Your rank will be based on your level of training and your education degree. Physicians generally enter at a minimum grade of first LT. (02).

What are the categories of Medical professionals?

There are four: Dental, Nursing, Medical Specialists and Medical Service.

 

What are the requirements to qualify for an officer appointment in the medical corps?

There are several. You must meet prescribed medical and moral standards. You must be a U.S. citizen. You need to have graduated from an accredited U.S. school of medicine or osteopathy, or have a certificate from the Education Council of Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). There are several others. For a complete list of requirements,

Medical Service Corps

Does your taste for adventure match your skill and desire? Do you want to fully develop your leadership skills while being part of a dedicated team anywhere in the world? The Medical Service Corps may be the right choice for you.

As a member of the Army National Guard Medical Service Corps, you'll have the chance to develop your leadership skills while pursuing a career in one of the most diverse branches of the Army National Guard. You could be involved in unit operations and training, patient administration, medical logistics management, personnel management or administrative work at a staff headquarters, or practicing your specialty in a field environment.

Requirements:

To qualify for an Officer appointment in the Army National Guard Medical Service Corps, you must:

• Meet the prescribed medical and moral standards for appointment as a commissioned Officer.
• Be a United States citizen.
• Have completed a Bachelor's program approved by the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education.
• Be 21 years of age.
• Be able to obtain a secret security clearance.

Specialties:

The Medical Service Corps is comprised of numerous specialties, each of which has additional qualifications. Specialties are divided into the following groupings:

Behavioral Sciences, Environmental Sciences and Preventive Medicine, Aviation, and Optometry. Explore each grouping to find the diverse specialties offered in the Medical Service Corps.

 

What are some of the most exciting job titles in the District of Columbia National Guard medical field?

The MOS’s (Military Occupational Specialty) in medicine are virtually all exciting, and all prepare you for a great career in the growing field of healthcare in civilian life. Here are just a few job titles: Nuclear Medical Science Officer. Environmental Scientist. Medevac Pilot. Clinical Psychologist. Click here for details on those jobs, and to view others as well.

What is a Physician Assistant?

The Physician Assistant is part of the Medical Service Corps. In this position you’ll work side-by-side with the District of Columbia National Guard physicians as the primary medical officer of your state medical command, infantry, battalion, armored cavalry squadron or other combat arms or support units.

Can I be deployed?

Yes. In recent years, the number of federal deployments of the District of Columbia National Guard has increased due to growing crises in regions like Haiti, Bosnia, Kosovo and Iraq. Because the District of Columbia National Guard has a dual District-federal mission, members can be mobilized in-state, out-of-state or overseas in support of combat operations.

What are the workings conditions like for medical professionals?

As a medical professional, you won’t find a more exhilarating working environment than that of the District of Columbia National Guard. We use state-of-the-art equipment, emerging medical innovations, and you’ll often find yourself performing in a high-energy tailgate setting. Click here to learn more.